Front output shaft housing

Danny Phillips

Danny Phillips

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Is it possible to replace the front output shaft housing gasket without dismantling the shift shafts, forks, detent balls and interlock pill?
 
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Sorry Jeff; 74 Scout II Dana 20. It's in my signature. I'm trying to fix all the leaks on the drive train and I'm down to the transfer case. I resealed the rear output shaft and installed a new seal. I've read through several posts but I still don't know how much I have to take apart to replace the gasket on the front output shaft housing. The gasket kit I got does not have the shift shaft seals. I hope this is a little clearer. Danny
 
Not exactly. You might be better off doing it on a bench. It can be done while it's still in place. But a real pain due to the tight space
 
Thanks kimbal, it's on the bench. I just didn't want to deal with the shift forks or removing the intermediate shaft & gears.
 
No problem. Once upon a time I tried pulling that front cover off without doing anything else,and didn't have much luck. Ended up pulling the shift rails out. I then ended up eliminating the enter locking pin turning it into a twin stick shifting design. Just a thought
 
If I could afford it I would go for the twin stick setup. I put a new seal in the front output shaft housing and I think I'm going to stop there. I did notice that when I torqued the yoke nut on the front output shaft bound up. It was nice and free before I removed the old seal. I guess I will have to reset the shims on the back of output shaft to get the proper end play.
 
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